By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Michael Fisher (ASN: 1243960), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Fisher distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 111th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismette, France, 9 – 13 August 1918, while on duty as a runner.